Nobility BlendvsStrisselspalt
Nobility Blend (dual purpose) and Strisselspalt (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Nobility Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Strisselspalt
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicy
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreen
Only in Strisselspalt
CitrusHerbal
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | - | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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